Grip effect on value?

[bucketobolts]

Hi, I'm a newb to S&W's and have only recently purchased my first. I have a 27 no dash with aftermarket Pachmayer grips. I'm looking to replace the rubber with factory wood or something similar.

My question, is it worth the time and money to find a set of diamond magnas? I believe these would have been period correct for my piece. Or would it make no difference if I found a set of reproductions? I don't want to commit sacrilege.

 

[ken158]

Are you shooting it, selling it or just looking at it?

 

[VM]

Hi, I'm a newb to S&W's and have only recently purchased my first. I have a 27 no dash with aftermarket Pachmayer grips. I'm looking to replace the rubber with factory wood or something similar.

My question, is it worth the time and money to find a set of diamond magnas? I believe these would have been period correct for my piece. Or would it make no difference if I found a set of reproductions? I don't want to commit sacrilege.

Welcome to the Forum!

You have to decide what you want to do with your revolvers - you can find them in the classified. I personally don't like aftermarkets.

I have recently upgraded the grips (Diamond Magnas) on a few of my older revolvers. I bought them in the Forum classifieds from $100 to $125.

 

[cuad2001]

If you are shooting it just find something that fits your hand. Hogues wood grips come to mind

 

[bucketobolts]

It is a shooter, but still a classic also. Kind of like a classic car, I guess.

If the grips have no real effect of the overall value, why not buy a new set of reproductions for the same money I'd pay for a set of used originals.

 

[bamabiker]

The used originals are going to cost more than repros, if in good condition.

 

[VM]

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If the grips have no real effect of the overall value.................

I don't agree with this statement. Hopefully you didn't pay full price for your Model 27 no dash after the desireable grips were stripped from it.

As far as the repops...........
It's just a matter of preference. Again, you need to decide what is good for you.

 

[H. M. Pope]

From a collecting standpoint it's value has already been hurt, the original grips for your 27 were numbered to the gun, even if you find a pair of original type grips chances are 100 % there not going to be the original grips. I would say save your money and shoot the gun.
H. M. Pope

 

[Allen-frame]

What is the barrel length on your model 27? 3 1/2 or 5 inch ,and magnas will look and feel appropriate.
A 6 in. gun or longer will benefit as a shooter and collectible fron a nice pair of N frame diamond target stocks.

IF you don't pay too much for a pair of grips in the first place ,they will always hold their value.

Look around ,find a pair that suits your fancy.

Maple ,factory N magnas ,,

Stag by Patrick Grashorn ,,,

Old stag , ,,

Rosewood N diamond 'coke' grips ,,,

Newer laminate N smooth targets ,,,

original N frame diamond magnas on a 5" model 27-1

Regards , Allen Frame

 

[bucketobolts]

I have a 6 incher. I like the feel of the target stocks. I found a set of new old stock Jay Scott target grips that I like. If my research was correct, these would be period correct aftermarket. I don't want to much bling-bling. I also like those dark laminate smooth grips.

What I'm getting at is spending $100 on a well used set will not give me $100 more return of value in my revolver. Let me see if I can get a picture or two up this afternoon. Then see what everyone thinks...

 

[Pilgrim]

I've got the diamonds magnas and am looking for some affordable diamond targets to replace them. It came with targets, but somewhere along the line they were replaced.

 

[bucketobolts]

Here she is...

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[DWFAN]

Good wood has a lot to do with value. Eye appeal, If the gun comes with nice furniture it helps make the gun look better. Even if they don't number to the gun, correct stocks, will help the price of a gun. Stocks numbered to the gun seem to be luck of the draw lately.
DW

 

[BUFF]

If you don't pay more than the stocks are worth, they WILL add value to the worth of your gun. When folks are dickering about the price they are willing to pay for a gun, if the grips aren't correct, the gun IS worth less.

This is even more true with the older stocks. The "Coke" grips are a great example. They trade for $250 and up, and if the gun in question is supposed to have them but doesn't, the gun is worth that much less.

It's up to you. If you are planning on selling the gun soon, you may not get your stock money back 100%, but you may enjoy the gun more in the meantime.

 

[onetonson56]

Bucketobolts,

Did you measure your barrel from the front of the cylinder? From your picture it looks like a 6-1/2".

Mike

 

[bucketobolts]

Yep, its a 6 incher.

 

[CT Smith Fan]

You have a good looking gun with a nice partridge "target" sight on the barrel,I would get a set of original S&W target grips to go with it,the correct target grips are not numbered so that would not be an issue.

 

[bucketobolts]

You have a good looking gun with a nice partridge "target" sight on the barrel,I would get a set of original S&W target grips to go with it,the correct target grips are not numbered so that would not be an issue.

Thanks!

The correct ones would have the diamond around the mounting screw?

 

[Elvis Ray Bob]

Hi,

I was in the exact spot you are. I bought a M27(no dash)6 inch, four screw, with pachmayr grips. It was in excellent condition minus the Magna stocks I kept my eye out and found a really nice set of 60's, smooth targets in rosewood for $50 and it was worth the wait. My M27 looks and shoots great.

 

[CT Smith Fan]

Yes, the grips for a model 27 (no dash) would have a diamond escutcheon. Check out these N-Frame GA diamond targets.These are a little late for your gun,mid 60's.Check Bill Cross' Expert Commentary section on 44 Magnum target grips.Note: target grips were available as an accessory on all N-frame models from about 1950 and up.In the end buy what is period correct and you won't be sorry.